The Smith & Wesson Performance Center SW1911 is a Performance Center–tuned 1911-style pistol chambered in .45 ACP. It combines hand-fitted Performance Center action work with precision barrel features and a two-tone aesthetic of a dark frame and stainless slide. The pistol is fitted with G10 custom wood grips and includes Performance Center enhancements such as a throated barrel and precision-crowned muzzle.
Key Specifications
- The pistol is chambered in .45 ACP.
- Manufacturer and series: Smith & Wesson Performance Center (SW1911).
- Action type: Single-action.
- Finish: Two-tone (black frame / stainless steel slide).
- Grip material: G10 custom wood.
- Barrel type: Throated barrel with precision-crowned muzzle.
- Slide: Ported slide with lighting cuts.
- Safety: Ambidextrous frame safety and beavertail grip safety.
- Trigger: Performance Center action job (approx. 3.5–4.5 lb. pull specified).
- Accessories included: Two magazines.
This Performance Center SW1911 blends traditional 1911 ergonomics with factory-level tuning intended for serious shooters who need precise, repeatable performance. It is suited to range use, precision shooting, and those who appreciate refined trigger work and fitment. The combination of Performance Center action work, throat-fit barrel features, and slide lightening cuts produces a pistol that emphasizes crisp trigger break and controlled cycling.
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